Pizza Hut to close hundreds of 'underperforming' locations in 2026. See why [USA TODAY]
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is set to close more than 250 "underperforming" locations across the country, according to information shared by its parent company, Yum! Brands Inc. During a Feb. 4 , Chief Financial Officer Ranjith Roy said the move was part of "Hut Forward," a strategy which includes "vibrant marketing, modernization of technology, and franchise agreements." "While we don't share specific details of franchise agreements, we are pleased to be working in partnership with our franchisees on increased efforts to deliver near-term sales while advancing long-term strategy," Yum! Brands told in an emailed statement. Here's what we know. Why is Pizza Hut closing locations? Yum! Brands announced the initiation of "a formal review of strategic options for the Pizza Hut brand" back in November 2025, mentioning a sale as a possibility. Yum! Brands CEO Chris Turner said in the , "The Pizza Hut team has been working hard to address business and category challenges; however, Pizza Hut's performance i
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